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Key Details
Sold Price $1,599,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,050 sqft
Price per Sqft $198
Subdivision Mt Airy (West)
MLS Listing ID 1002446502
Sold Date 11/30/16
Style French
Bedrooms 8
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N N
Abv Grd Liv Area 8,050
Originating Board TREND
Year Built 1924
Annual Tax Amount $14,883
Tax Year 2016
Lot Size 0.972 Acres
Acres 0.97
Lot Dimensions 145X236
Property Description
Even within the fabled French Village, known for its special architecture, this property merits special distinction. Inspired by structures of rural Normandy, developer George S. Woodward commissioned Willing, Sims and Talbutt to create this magnificent country house with its prominent round tower, high conical roof, and decorative half timbering, within a setting distinguished by its walled formal gardens. The light filled entry foyer sets an elegant tone that is carried throughout the house. Among many highlights, a paneled great room with fireplace and marble mantel, large dining room with french doors opening to outdoor terraces, bright cooks kitchen with Sub- Zero refrigerator,Bosch cook top and double wall ovens, richly paneled den with fireplace,and classic original pantry with glass faced doors, bar sink, and dishwasher. The second floor master suite will delight with its original built-ins, dressing room, and four piece bath with emerald green mercer tile. Five additional bedrooms and three baths allow for great flexibility for both family and guests.Architectural details continue throughout, with interesting built-ins appearing at every turn. The third floor is configured as an au pair suite with back stair access,two bedrooms, living room, and small kitchenette.
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19119 (19119)
Zoning RSD1
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other
Basement Partial, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
Interior
Interior Features Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Gas, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Hot Water
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Wood, Fully Carpeted
Fireplaces Type Marble, Non-Functioning
Equipment Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Fireplace N
Appliance Oven - Double, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Heat Source Natural Gas
Laundry Main Floor
Exterior
Exterior Feature Patio(s), Balcony
Garage Spaces 6.0
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched,Tile
Accessibility None
Porch Patio(s), Balcony
Attached Garage 3
Total Parking Spaces 6
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Level, Sloping, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 3+
Foundation Stone
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style French
Level or Stories 3+
Additional Building Above Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District The School District Of Philadelphia
Others
Senior Community No
Tax ID 092324900
Ownership Fee Simple
Acceptable Financing Conventional
Listing Terms Conventional
Financing Conventional
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Bought with Hannah G McFarland • BHHS Fox & Roach-Chestnut Hill